Podcasts about shoshana bennett

Following life-threatening postpartum depressions, Dr. Shoshana Bennett helped pioneer the field of maternal mental health in the U.S. She founded and led national and international organizations, plus authored four books on the topic. As a clinical psychologist and parent advocate, she has educated professionals and the public for over three decades emphasizing prevention and wellness.  Dr. Shosh earned two masters degrees, a doctorate, three teaching credentials and is a licensed psychologist. She has helped over 20,000 parents worldwide.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mission-evolution-with-gwilda-wiyaka--2888020/support.

Today's Episode Dr. Raj talks with Dr. Shosh about her personal journey that led her to specialize in postpartum depression. She dispels common misconceptions surrounding the condition, shedding light on its diverse impact and those who are susceptible.  Today's Guest  Internationally recognized as a leading maternal mental health expert, clinical psychologist Dr. Shoshana Bennett has inspired and transformed countless lives worldwide through her radio shows, books, lectures, interactive tele-classes, consultations, and videos. Affectionately known as “Dr. Shosh”, she educates, engages, and empowers her audiences while discussing serious and often uncomfortable topics using humor, the latest research, solution-based protocols, and firsthand knowledge she gleaned after experiencing life-threatening postpartum depression. She emerged from this personal nightmare to become a leading national advocate and pioneer in parental mental health, establishing Postpartum Assistance for Mothers, which offers education and emotional support for mothers experiencing PPD and related disorders. Dr. Shosh also helped develop the official training curriculum for professionals and served as president of Postpartum Support International. Dr. Shosh is an Executive Producer of the award-winning documentary, Dark Side of The Full Moon.  She is the author of Postpartum Depression for Dummies, Pregnant on Prozac, Children of The Depressed, and is co-author of Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety. Dr. Shosh is the creator of the first PPD mobile phone app. She co-founded the Parental Action Institute to train community leaders and parent advocates. Dr. Shosh traveled extensively throughout the US and internationally as a guest lecturer and keynote speaker, training medical and healthcare professionals. She is well known for her popular Dr.Shosh.com Radio Show and has appeared as a guest expert on countless television and radio shows including 20/20, Ricki Lake and The Doctors. All aspects of the media consult, interview, and quote her regularly, including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, WebMD, NPR, Psychology Today, USA Today, Parenting, The Huffington Post, and Cosmopolitan. Parental mental health is her life's mission. She provides hope with compassion, personal experience, and the application of sound knowledge and research. Dr. Shosh helps her clients and colleagues understand that these disorders are completely treatable. With proper help, parents can emerge from the crisis of these illnesses in charge of their health, making the best possible decisions for themselves and their families, and happier than ever before.  Dr. Shosh's Website About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. Want more Dr. Raj? Check out the Beyond the Pearls lecture series! The Ultimate High Yield Bundle: The complete review of high-yield clinical medicine topics necessary for graduate medical education board exams including NBME, USMLE Steps 1/2/3, ITE and ABIM Boards. You can also listen to the Beyond the Pearls podcast. Check out our other shows: Physiology by Physeo Step 1 Success Stories The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast The InsideTheBoards Podcast Produced by Ars Longa Media To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Erin McCue. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode: 2023.9.29The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to be open to change. Perhaps you're worried about moving to a different location, or maybe you feel apprehensive about a promotion at work. Join Nancy as she discusses the benefits of facing the unfamiliar head on. Our first caller, Jessica, is hesitant about switching her career to journalism. Having worked in operations, she wonders if she would make a good journalist. Nancy advises her to carve out personal time to practice her craft and reach out to others in her desired industry. Tune in to hear Nancy discuss the importance of being unafraid to find the right fit. Our inspirational guest, Shoshana Bennett, encountered many changes throughout her life. Battling postpartum depression, breast cancer, and caring for her husband with ALS challenged her to remain strong and hopeful. Shoshana persevered by confronting these obstacles courageously, adapting and learning from her situation instead of trying to avoid the difficult times. Tune in to hear what Shoshana has learned from her hardships and how she uses her newfound knowledge to fight her second bout of breast cancer. Maybe accepting the changes in your life feels too overwhelming. Try to remember that new experiences often hold unexpected opportunities. Stepping bravely into the unknown is a large part of living full out.

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Over the course of the next 10 podcast episodes we will be revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes on newborns in honor of those that have contributed to Kim's upcoming book on newborn sleep launching March 21st. Its available for pre-order here.   In today's episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim sits down with her longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Shoshana Bennett. Dr. Shosh, a clinical psychologist, is an expert on prenatal and postpartum depression and related mood and anxiety disorders. She is the author of the best-selling book “Postpartum Depression for Dummies.” Kim and Dr. Shosh discuss the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression with things to ask yourself and symptoms to look for. They cover:   Differences Between Postpartum Depression and Baby Blues Questions to Ask Yourself with Postpartum Depression Can Fathers or Adoptive Parents Experience Postpartum Depression? Shame Around Postpartum Depression and Mental Health What to Do if You Have Postpartum Depression Critical Components of Postpartum Care  Sleep and Healing and Preventing Postpartum Depression   Our favorite quotes from this episode are “(postpartum depression) is not a character weakness, this is not a flaw of some kind, and it's not anybody's fault. We are so quick to blame ourselves and it's not fair.” and  “taking care of yourself isn't just a nice thing to do for your kids, it's essential to their well-being for you to be ok. The most responsible thing you can possibly do is get help.”   Connect and Work with Dr. Shosh Dr. Shosh is able to see patients virtually. To connect or work with her, visit her website where she has resources and consultation options for dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety.   Apple podcast description - 512 characters   Kim sits down with longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Shoshana Bennett, a clinical psychologist, They cover:   Differences Between Postpartum Depression and Baby Blues Questions to Ask Yourself with Postpartum Depression Sleep with Healing + Preventing Postpartum Depression   Our favorite quote: “postpartum depression is not a character weakness, this is not a flaw of some kind, and it's not anybody's fault.”   Connect and Work with Dr. Shosh Dr. Shosh is able to see patients virtually. Visit her website for resources.   

Over the course of the next 10 podcast episodes we will be revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes on newborns in honor of those that have contributed to Kim's upcoming book on newborn sleep launching March 21st. Its available for pre-order here.    In today's episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim sits down with her longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Shoshana Bennett. Dr. Shosh, a clinical psychologist, is an expert on prenatal and postpartum depression and related mood and anxiety disorders.   Kim and Dr. Shosh discuss the myths that can paralyze motherhood and deeply affect a mother's mental health. Having myths and fantasies around what parenthood should be, or what kind of parent someone should be, can create problems that don't even need to exist. Many women are facing postpartum depression due to myths and fantasies about motherhood. Throughout the episode, Kim and Dr. Shosh discuss different myths that are damaging in motherhood. The myths they discuss: Myths in Pregnancy and Labor Myths with a New Baby Myths About a Parent's Self Care and Resilience  Myths in Marriage and Partnership   Our favorite quotes from the episode are “Whatever unfolds, you'll have the resources to handle it. Don't think of anything as ‘bad' or you are ‘bad'” and “our worth as a parent does not change one bit based on the behavior of your child”    Connect With Dr. Shosh Connect with Dr. Shosh on her website where she has resources and consultation options for dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety.    FOR APPLE PODCASTS (472 of 512 characters) In today's episode, Kim sits down with friend and colleague, Dr. Shoshana Bennett, a clinical psychologist. They discuss the myths that can paralyze motherhood and deeply affect a mother's mental health. Many women are facing postpartum depression due to myths and fantasies about motherhood   Our favorite quote from the episode: “our worth as a parent does not change one bit based on the behavior of your child”    Connect With Dr. Shosh Connect with Dr. Shosh on her website.

"Pregnancy is no joke," Erin tells us in this body odyssey that's both deeply personal and all-too-common. Having been on bed rest with preeclampsia, Erin confides, “I wasn't good at being pregnant.” Weight gain and postpartum depression --a condition affecting 1 in 8 new moms-- made matters worse.  But when a close friend and fellow high school teacher tells Erin that running might help her behavioral and physical challenges, she (begrudgingly) starts training for a marathon.  “Each person needs a plan that is well suited for that personality and for their functioning level,” advises Dr. “Shosh” Bennett, a clinical psychologist who has personally struggled with postpartum. “The take-home message shouldn't be: I have to run a marathon in order to beat postpartum depression. It should be: Find something that's going to give them great satisfaction.” Does Mom-on-the-Run Erin find that satisfaction on a 26.2-mile run? Listen in to see how putting in extra miles helps her kids, her partner and herself.  Original Music by Ryan Adair Rooney SHOW NOTES Expert: Dr. Shoshana Bennett, PhD  Internationally recognized as the go-to expert on prenatal and postpartum depression and related mood and anxiety disorders, clinical psychologist Dr. Shoshana Bennett has inspired and transformed countless lives worldwide through her radio shows, books, lectures, interactive tele-classes, consultations, and videos. Books: Postpartum Depression For Dummies (2006) Beyond the Blues (2019) Links: Postpartum Action Institute Postpartum Support International Postpartum depression | Office on Women's Health  Ko JY, Rockhill KM, Tong VT, Morrow B, Farr SL. Trends in Postpartum Depressive Symptoms: 27 States, 2004, 2008, and 2012. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2017; 66:153–158. Postpartum Depression: What You Need to Know (Mayo Clinic)  More resources at www.mybodyodyssey.com Follow/Subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode! And follow us on: Twitter: @mybodyodyssey Facebook: @mybodyodysseypod Instagram: @mybodyodysseypodcast

In today's episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim sits down with her longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Shoshana Bennett. Dr. Shosh, a clinical psychologist, is an expert on prenatal and postpartum depression and related mood and anxiety disorders. She is the author of the best-selling book “Postpartum Depression for Dummies.” Kim and Dr. Shosh discuss the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression with things to ask yourself and symptoms to look for. They cover:   Differences Between Postpartum Depression and Baby Blues Questions to Ask Yourself with Postpartum Depression Can Fathers or Adoptive Parents Experience Postpartum Depression? Shame Around Postpartum Depression and Mental Health What to Do if You Have Postpartum Depression Critical Components of Postpartum Care  Sleep and Healing and Preventing Postpartum Depression   Our favorite quotes from this episode are “(postpartum depression) is not a character weakness, this is not a flaw of some kind, and it's not anybody's fault. We are so quick to blame ourselves and it's not fair.” and  “taking care of yourself isn't just a nice thing to do for your kids, it's essential to their well-being for you to be ok. The most responsible thing you can possibly do is get help.”   Connect and Work with Dr. Shosh Dr. Shosh is able to see patients virtually. To connect or work with her, visit her website where she has resources and consultation options for dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety.

In today's episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim sits down with her longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Shoshana Bennett. Dr. Shosh, a clinical psychologist, is an expert on prenatal and postpartum depression and related mood and anxiety disorders.   Kim and Dr. Shosh discuss the myths that can paralyze motherhood and deeply affect a mother's mental health. Having myths and fantasies around what parenthood should be, or what kind of parent someone should be, can create problems that don't even need to exist. Many women are facing postpartum depression due to myths and fantasies about motherhood. Throughout the episode, Kim and Dr. Shosh discuss different myths that are damaging in motherhood. The myths they discuss: Myths in Pregnancy and Labor   Myths with a New Baby Myths About a Parent's Self Care and Resilience  Myths in Marriage and Partnership     Our favorite quotes from the episode are “Whatever unfolds, you'll have the resources to handle it. Don't think of anything as ‘bad' or you are ‘bad'” and “our worth as a parent does not change one bit based on the behavior of your child”    Connect With Dr. Shosh Connect with Dr. Shosh on her website where she has resources and consultation options for dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety. 

Dr. Shoshana Bennett is a PhD Psychologist and world renowned expert on perinatal mood disorders.  She and Candace discuss the six types of perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, and their signs and symptoms.  They each open up about their own personal struggles with postpartum mood disorders and hope for recovery.  Dr. Shosh talks about comprehensive assessments and postpartum wellness strategies for prevention and treatment of PMAD's. https://drshosh.com/ https://www.postpartum.net/  

How Self Publishing Allowed Dr. Bennett to Keep Her Book Small and Serve Big Emerging from her own nightmare with postpartum depression thirty years ago, Dr. Shoshana Bennett started a crusade that has taken her into the lives of thousands of women across North America and around the world… helping them rebuild their lives and helping families heal. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D, ("Dr. Shosh") from the popular Dr. Shosh.com Radio Show is the author of "Pregnant on Prozac", "Postpartum Depression for Dummies", and co-author of "Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety". She is also the creator of the new mobile app PPD Gone! PPDHer newest book, "Children of the Depressed" was released in June of 2015. National TV shows including “20/20,” “Discovery Channel,” “The Doctors” and “The Ricki Lake Show” feature Dr. Shosh as the pregnancy and postpartum mood expert and news stations such as CNN consult her. In this episode I speak with Dr. Shosh about her desire to serve women after going through postpartum depression 2 times. She resolved to keep her book small and functional for women everywhere. She has devoted her life to serving women and has made a huge change in women's health in our country and the world! Please take a look at her books and follow her online. https://drshosh.com/ https://drshosh.com/radio-show/ https://drshosh.com/books/ https://www.postpartum.net/ To book an appointment with Dr. Shosh (and all media requests), use the form below to send her a message. Or you can call 510-305-5040 to leave a voicemail. For Speaking Engagements: Paul D. Kreiter, American Program Bureau, Inc. Email Paul D. Kreiter Phone 617.614.1642 Learn about the advantages of being an author in the medical profession and serving your healthcare community better. Gain an online presence and become a guest blogger, podcast guest, speaker, and radio/tv guest. Become the #BookBoss you were meant to be! You can learn more and have access to over 50 training video and PDFs with step by step instructions for self publishing by joining over 350 healthcare providers in his free Facebook Group! Click on the link to join the Free Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/545384192660324/ Telling your story starts here!!!

Everyone eagerly anticipates becoming a grandparent, right? Think again. There are various reasons why you might be apprehensive about achieving this milestone in life. The truth is that it’s not socially acceptable to admit these feelings. People may shrink away in horror if you dare to confess being hesitant about what you are supposed to embrace with unbridled joy. In today’s show, we are diving deeper into this hush-hush topic. Dr. Shoshana Bennett was the very first guest on the podcast for Episodes 1 & 2. She very graciously came on when I was new at this, and she tolerated my fumbling around and my poor sound quality, too! I’m so grateful to have her back as the first guest to kick off the 3rd year of the Mom & Mind podcast. This time, she’s bringing the perspective of being a new grandmother with her own history of postpartum mental health challenges. This is such a necessary conversation, especially as the field of perinatal mental health grows, and we are recognizing and treating the conditions more. As those mothers develop into grandmothers, this will be something to consider for that time of life. Affectionately known as “Dr. Shosh,” she educates, engages, and empowers her audiences while discussing serious and often uncomfortable topics using humor, the latest research, solution-based protocols, and firsthand knowledge she gleaned after experiencing life-threatening postpartum depression. After two life-threatening bouts of postpartum illness, Dr. Shosh helped pioneer the field of maternal mental health. She founded Postpartum Assistance for Mothers in 1987, became president of California’s state organization, Postpartum Health Alliance, and then served as president of Postpartum Support International. She is the author of Children of the Depressed, Postpartum Depression for Dummies, Pregnant on Prozac, and is the co-author of Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety. She is an executive producer of the documentary, Dark Side of the Full Moon, and co-founded the Postpartum Action Institute. To date, Dr. Shosh has helped over 20,000 women around the world recover through private consultations, teleclasses, and support groups. At the time of this interview, Dr. Shosh wasn’t a grandmother yet but became one on June 5. In spite of anxiety and scary thoughts, she’s been able to enjoy her grandson and watch her daughter have a totally different postpartum experience than she did. Show Highlights: Shosh reads her recent article, “Scared to be a Grandma” What she heard when she submitted this article to various publications How Dr. Shosh is breaking ground in the field of reluctant grandparenting, just as she did with perinatal mental health back in the 1990s The difficulty in understanding that a grandmother may be apprehensive The fascinating feelings in the grandparent experience Why Dr. Shosh has been getting therapy support in preparing for her grandchild Embracing the whole journey to grandparenthood Finding ourselves and identifying what needs to unfold to deal with our feelings The importance of starting the conversation and being honest without judgment Maintaining the connection between parents and new grandparents Shosh wants to hear your comments, questions, and thoughts! See her contact info below! Resources: Dr. Shosh Email: drshosh@drshosh.com Dr. Shosh’s books: Children of the Depressed Postpartum Depression for Dummies Pregnant on Prozac and Beyond the Blues

The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari understands that our insecurities can weigh heavy on our shoulders. Our doubts in ourselves can be the first of many obstacles we strive to overcome in order to achieve the things that we want. When we learn to accept ourselves and to believe in the things we want to do that we will learn to enjoy our lives. Our first caller, Stephanie, has noticed that she is growing apart from a friend of hers. Stephanie realizes that they have become very different people and she feels unsure if their relationship should continue. Hear Nancy explain that some friendships are only meant for certain chapters of our lives. Tune into Nancy guiding Stephanie to trust in her instincts as they hold the answers to her dilemma. Our next caller, Mike, is having trouble letting the past go. His old experiences have taken a toll on his confidence and keep him from pursuing his goals. Tune into Nancy letting him know that the past no longer exists and that he can put it all behind him. Listen to Nancy speak of the joy he can find in living in the moment and all that he has to look forward to in the future. Our inspirational guest, Shoshana Bennett, enlightens us on the struggles she has with her postpartum depression. The complications she had when going into labor with her first child triggered feelings of despair and sadness that she could not understand. Shoshana felt ashamed that she could not feel any connection with her newborn and her suicidal thoughts nearly convinced her that her family would be better off without her. She eventually found the strength to keep those thoughts at bay out of a sense of duty towards her children. Listen to her tell Nancy of her coming to terms with these feelings and of the work she does helping new mothers in similar situations. Nancy shares her beliefs that keeping one's insecurities to oneself can feel like a prison. When these emotions become burdensome, we can trust that there is someone we can open up to and share our worries with. Nancy conveys how we can find security in others and also most importantly ourselves. Nancy’s own insecurities regarding her blindness helped her learn that she had to share her feelings with others in order to be at peace. We can begin empowering our confidence by first accepting that it is okay to be imperfect. With enough time and patience we will come to understand that we have the strength to keep our faults from becoming burdens. The support from the people in our lives can reassure us of ourselves and let us know that we are appreciated . When we start to love ourselves fully we begin to Live Full Out.

The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari understands that our insecurities can weigh heavy on our shoulders. Our doubts in ourselves can be the first of many obstacles we strive to overcome in order to achieve the things that we want. When we learn to accept ourselves and to believe in the things we want to do that we will learn to enjoy our lives. Our first caller, Stephanie, has noticed that she is growing apart from a friend of hers. Stephanie realizes that they have become very different people and she feels unsure if their relationship should continue. Hear Nancy explain that some friendships are only meant for certain chapters of our lives. Tune into Nancy guiding Stephanie to trust in her instincts as they hold the answers to her dilemma. Our next caller, Mike, is having trouble letting the past go. His old experiences have taken a toll on his confidence and keep him from pursuing his goals. Tune into Nancy letting him know that the past no longer exists and that he can put it all behind him. Listen to Nancy speak of the joy he can find in living in the moment and all that he has to look forward to in the future. Our inspirational guest, Shoshana Bennett, enlightens us on the struggles she has with her postpartum depression. The complications she had when going into labor with her first child triggered feelings of despair and sadness that she could not understand. Shoshana felt ashamed that she could not feel any connection with her newborn and her suicidal thoughts nearly convinced her that her family would be better off without her. She eventually found the strength to keep those thoughts at bay out of a sense of duty towards her children. Listen to her tell Nancy of her coming to terms with these feelings and of the work she does helping new mothers in similar situations. Nancy shares her beliefs that keeping one's insecurities to oneself can feel like a prison. When these emotions become burdensome, we can trust that there is someone we can open up to and share our worries with. Nancy conveys how we can find security in others and also most importantly ourselves. Nancy’s own insecurities regarding her blindness helped her learn that she had to share her feelings with others in order to be at peace. We can begin empowering our confidence by first accepting that it is okay to be imperfect. With enough time and patience we will come to understand that we have the strength to keep our faults from becoming burdens. The support from the people in our lives can reassure us of ourselves and let us know that we are appreciated . When we start to love ourselves fully we begin to Live Full Out.

EPISODE 50! Jane Honikman - Mother of Maternal Mental Health 2 OMG's at once, Jane Honikman is on with us and we are at Episode 50! I'm honored to bring you this weeks episode with Jane, she is the founder of Postpartum Support International which is having it's 30 year anniversary AND the co-founder of Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP) coming up on it's 40 year anniversary this June! Most recently, Jane also co-founded the Postpartum Action Institute, which she runs with Shoshanna Bennett, PhD.  In this episode: -Jane talks with us about how Maternal Mental Health as a discipline began, how it's changed and what she hopes to see as we move forward. -The collaboration with Dr. James Hamilton of Marce Society, in getting psychiatry, science, medicine and social supports engaged in helping moms and families. -Silos of healthcare that have made it difficult to establish care for families. -On caring for people, focusing on wellness - "you don't wait for someone to be ill, you automatically assume everybody needs support" -Maternal Mental health should be more about Parental Mental Health because it is about THE WHOLE FAMILY! More from Jane! www.janehonikman.com Books: Community Support for New Families, I’m Listening, My Diary A Postpartum Journey from Pain to Purpose, and Postpartum Action Manual.   -Join Jane Honikman and Shoshana Bennett for an Open House Celebration of 40 years of PEP and 30 years of PSI! In Santa Barbara June 3rd and 4th, 2pm-5pm. get more information at jane@janehonikman.com or call 805-967-9757. On June 3rd at 7pm, PEP is also hosting a Playing Monopoly With God - One woman's story through Postpartum Psychosis. Tickets at http://www.sbpep.org/ Postpartum Education for Parents PEP -  http://www.sbpep.org/   Postpartum Support International PSI - www.postpartum.net Postpartum Action Institute PAI - www.PostpartumAction.org Marce Society - https://marcesociety.com/   Bio Jane Honikman, M.S. Santa Barbara, California   Jane Honikman was born and raised in Palo Alto, California. She moved to Santa Barbara in 1970 and began her career in maternal mental health in 1977 when she co-founded Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP). In 1981 Jane received a grant from the American Association of University Women to study the Growth and Dynamics of Postpartum Support Groups. She became the Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Birth Resource Center in 1984. In 1987 she founded Postpartum Support International (PSI) after organizing a conference on Women’s Mental Health Following Childbirth. She was elected PSI’s first President in 1989 and operated the organization from her home until 2004.  Jane has authored many articles and educational materials on postpartum issues and how to start community support networks. Her books are: Community Support for New Families, I’m Listening, My Diary A Postpartum Journey from Pain to Purpose, and Postpartum Action Manual.  In 2012 I’m Listening was adapted by the humanitarian organization CARE as a Facilitator’s Training Guide for use in Bangladesh. It has also been translated into Chinese and Hebrew. Her expertise is based upon her struggles as a new mother. Her most recent endeavor is the Postpartum Action Institute. She continues to lecture and train internationally on the role of social support and the emotional health of families.  Jane’s own family includes her supportive husband of 50 years, 3 adult children, their spouses, and 8 grandchildren (and a cat).  She enjoys living a healthy and active lifestyle in Santa Barbara, California. 

Our latest episode's guest is Dr Shoshana Bennett. She helps us bust up some "myths of motherhood." Often, when we acknowledge that all those myths are indeed false ideas, the pressure to be perfect is alleviated and some of the feelings of depression dissipate.

In this episode I get to chat with Dr. Shoshana Bennett – a pioneer in the field of maternal post-partum depression (PPD) and other perinatal mood disorders in the US. We’ll be talking about the PPD, prevention and the importance of having a well thought-out wellness plan in place to minimize the risk of PPD. We’ll also cover what’s dads’ role in overcoming the disease. Tune in! -- Shownotes at: bnfpodcast.com/101 Join the private FB group for new dads: BrandNewFather.com/Facebook

Dr. Shoshana Bennett This amazing woman has pushed the field of perinatal mental health forward with her advocacy, expert knowledge, training for psychotherapist, produced a film on PPD and even has an APP. Please listen in to this wealth of knowledge and look into the amazing resources that she offers! Affectionately known as Dr. Shosh, she educates and empowers her audiences while discussing serious and often uncomfortable topics, using humor, the latest research, solution-based protocols and first hand knowledge she gleaned after experiencing life-threatening postpartum depressions. She is the co-founder of Postpartum Action Institute, Executive Producer of Dark Side of the Full Moon documentary, Author to: Children of the Depressed, Postpartum Depression for Dummies, Pregnant on Prozac and Beyond the Blues: Understanding and treating Prenatal and Postpartum Anxiety and Depression. She has also developed a Free App for postpartum depression called PPD Gone! www.drshosh.com www.darksideofthefullmoon.com www.postpartumaction.org  

The best health tips at no cost, the Doctor Polucki Family Health Hour will discuss ways to live a healthier lifestyle. Topic: Depression and postpartum depression Guest: Dr. Shoshana Bennett

This week on Mom Talk Radio, Dr. Shoshana Bennett, clicnical psychologist, shares the difference between the baby blues and postpartum depression. Spotlight on Moms features Pebbles Thompson of IgniteLight.org. Dental Hygienist, Carol Jahn, RDH, MS, shares why flossing is so important and how water flossing works. Online Safety Expert at Intel Security, Stacey Connor, shares travel safety tips. Mark Cheverton, author of Invasion of the Overworld, addresses the sensitive topic of bullying.

Postpartum depression is not uncommon. Perhaps twenty percent of women are affected to varying degrees. For some women it can be life threatening. Women are unprepared for this. Why does this occur and what can women do? That is the topic of my interview with Dr. Shoshana Bennett. The post 168 – Postpartum Depression Responds to Nutrition – My Interview with Dr. Shoshana Bennett appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

About the book: Have you ever wondered, Why am I so negative? or Why is my life so chaotic? Whether or not your parent was ever formally diagnosed with depression, you’ve probably always known there was something different about your upbringing. And even though you’ve grown up and moved on, you may still feel the after-effects of living with your parent’s illness. In Children of the Depressed, a depression expert helps adult children understand and overcome common problems that stem from growing up with a depressed parent, such as poor communication skills and negative self-talk. Using skills and practices rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), you will learn to shed the old dynamics and ways of thinking that have been weighing you down and keeping you from enjoying healthy relationships and the life you deserve. Most books on depression only focus on getting help for the depressed person. This book is written for you, the adult child of parents with who have struggled with depression. You need emotional healing after a dysfunctional childhood, and most importantly—you need an opportunity for your voice to be heard. You don’t have to become stuck in the past. By identifying and recognizing the feelings you experienced at a young age, you will start laying the groundwork for a happier and healthier life—socially, physically, emotionally, and psychologically. About the author: Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. (“Dr. Shosh”) from the popular DrShosh.com Radio Show is the author of Pregnant on Prozac, Postpartum Depression For Dummies, and co-author of Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety. She is also the creator of the new mobile app PPD Gone. National TV shows including “20/20,” “Discovery Channel,” “The Doctors” and “The Ricki Lake Show” feature Dr. Shosh as the pregnancy and postpartum mood expert and news stations such as CNN consult her. Several publications including the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury News have written articles on Dr. Shosh’s work. She’s interviewed regularly on national radio and has been quoted in dozens of newspapers and magazines such as The Wall Street Journal, WebMD, Boston Globe, Fit Pregnancy, Glamour, Parenting, Psychology Today, New York Post, Self, Cosmopolitan, and the Chicago Tribune. Dr. Shosh is a pioneer in the field. She is a survivor of two life-threatening postpartum depressions. She founded Postpartum Assistance for Mothers in 1987, and is a former president of Postpartum Support International. Dr. Shosh helped develop the official Postpartum Support International training curriculum for professionals which is now considered the gold standard in the field. She has helped over 19,000 women worldwide through individual consultations, support groups and wellness seminars. As a noted guest lecturer and keynote speaker, she travels throughout the US and abroad, training medical and mental health professionals to assess and treat postpartum depression and related mood and anxiety disorders. She earned three teaching credentials, two masters degrees, a Ph.D. and is licensed as a clinical psychologist.

Having a baby is a happy time for most women, but many women feel sad, afraid, or anxious after childbirth. While many women experience some mild mood change, or "blues," during or after the birth of a child, 10–15% of women experience more significant symptoms of depression or anxiety, which is a more serious problem called postpartum depression (PPD). In this podcast, DBSA talks to Dr. Shoshana Bennett, a two–time survivor of life–threatening, undiagnosed postpartum depression, and Susan Dowd Stone, an award–winning psychotherapist, author, and mental health expert who has been a staunch advocate for the Melanie Blocker Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act (H.R. 20, S.1375) legislation that will provide PPD public awareness campaigns, education, and funding for research and vital services.

Postpartum depression can hit any new mom. It’s not hereditary, and there are no real determining factors to let doctors know who will get it and who won’t. This scary disorder can turn even the happiest of women into shells of their old selves -- lost, scared, and guilt-ridden with frightening thoughts they have no control over. Dr. Shoshana Bennett says that not only do these women deserve to be happy, (with the right action plan in place), they will be happy. And in this short audio, you’ll hear all about this horrible disorder that strikes 1 out of every 6 new moms, and the wellness strategy that can stop it. This is an exclusive interview from Michael Senoff's www.hardtofindseminars.com.

Mental health and omega-3 fatty acids with special guest Dr. Shoshana Bennett – expert in the field of postpartum depression.

I interviewed Dr. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. longer ago than I'd like to admit. To be honest, I ran into some editing issues with the sound quality and some phone interference, so I put it on the back burner. After revisiting the interview and all the excellent info Dr. Shosh offers, I inquired some moms on their interest in the content. Many moms were interested in hearing about Postpartum Depression and the treatment. Though it's still not perfect, I re-edited the file and finally posted it. It was a bit of a pain, but I really think the information Dr. Shosh offers is priceless. I realize it won't be of interest to every Words To Mouth listener, but let's face it, we're all either parents at some time in our lives or know someone who is, so if you don't listen, just be mindful of people around you who may find this interview useful. Be aware the sound levels were  a bit off, so you will hear some white noise and possibly a few phone key blurts--Hey, I tried. Description on POSTPARTUM FOR DUMMIES from the Dummies Website: It's a great blessing when a new mom with postpartum depression (PPD) is fortunate enough to be diagnosed early by a knowledgeable medical practitioner or therapist. But without guidance, it isn't always clear where the boundary between normal baby blues and PPD lies. As with any other illness, the quicker that PPD is identified and treated, the faster the woman will recover. Postpartum Depression For Dummies can help you begin the process of determining what’s going on with you and give you a better idea of where you fall so that you can get yourself into proper treatment right away. The book covers all aspects of PPD, from its history and its origins to its effects on women and their families to the wide variety of treatments available—including conventional Western medicine, psychological therapy, alternative medical treatments, and self-care measures. POSTPARTUM FOR DUMMIES reveals: Why some doctors may be hush-hush about PPD How to distinguish between pregnancy hormone changes, "baby blues," and PPD The difficulties of getting a proper diagnosis The role and importance of a therapist The benefits of medication for depression Alternative treatments with  a successful track record How to find the right balance of psychological, medical, and alternative treatment Ways you can help foster recovery The nutrition you need to care for yourself properly How to help your partner help you POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION FOR DUMMIES also provides the additional resources you need—web sites, organizations, and further reading—to help avoid the unnecessary suffering caused by undiagnosed and untreated PPD and survive and thrive as a new mom. PREGNANAT ON PROZAC from Dr. Shosh's website:Shoshana Bennett answers such questions as: Does the media exaggerate the risk? What of options such as tapering the dose? What alternatives are worth pursuing? Most importantly, Dr. Shosh empowers each woman with the knowledge to make the best decision for her. Pregnant on Prozac is a must-have for any prospective mother who has experienced depression or anxiety as well as anyone with a friend or loved one in this situation. Go to the Words To Mouth website for links To enter to win Pregnant on Prozac OR Postpartum Depression for Dummies: Make sure you are subscribed to the Words To Mouth e-newsletter (how winners announced) Leave a Comment Below sharing your own experience with postpartum depression or why this interview piqued your interest. Call 206-309-7318 and leave a voice mail message I can play on-air U.S. & Canada residents only; No P.O. Boxes, please Deadline: June 30th, 2009 ~ midnight, EDT Meet Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D., "Dr. Shosh": She is the author of Postpartum Depression For Dummies and co-author of Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression. Her latest book Pregnant on Prozac was released on January 10, 2009. She’s also created guided imagery audios that are specifically focused on helping moms take care of themselves. National TV shows including “20/20? and “The Doctors” feature Dr. Shosh as the postpartum expert and news stations consult her. Several publications including the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury News have written articles on Dr. Shosh’s work. She’s interviewed regularly on national radio and television and has been quoted in dozens of newspapers and magazines such as the Boston Globe, Glamour, Psychology Today, New York Post, Self, Cosmopolitan, USA Weekend and the Chicago Tribune. Dr. Shosh is a pioneer in the field and considered the “go-to” expert for postpartum depression. She is a survivor of two life-threatening, undiagnosed postpartum depressions. She founded Postpartum Assistance for Mothers in 1987, and is a former president of Postpartum Support International. She has helped over 18,000 women worldwide through individual consultations, support groups and wellness seminars. As a noted guest lecturer and keynote speaker, she travels throughout the US and abroad, training medical and mental health professionals to assess and treat postpartum depression and related mood disorders. She earned three teaching credentials, two masters degrees, a Ph.D. and is licensed as a clinical psychologist. She is working to pass legislation that helps reduce the incidence and impact of postpartum mood disorders.

Patricia welcomes Dr. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D, licensed psychologist who founded Postpartum Assistance for Mothers in 1987 after her second undiagnosed postpartum illness. She is the author of Beyond the Baby Blues, a guided imagery audio series for mothers and the book Postpartum Depression for Dummies, an authoritative guide which explains how to create a comprehensive plan for recovery.

Patricia welcomes Dr. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D, licensed psychologist who founded Postpartum Assistance for Mothers in 1987 after her second undiagnosed postpartum illness. She is the author of Beyond the Baby Blues, a guided imagery audio series for mothers and the book Postpartum Depression for Dummies, an authoritative guide which explains how to create a comprehensive plan for recovery.